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2006 Best Infant and Preschool Toys

Buying Christmas presents can be a challenge. So why not start with the top toys chosen by leading toy experts of the Toy Industry Association. Here are this year’s winner and nominees in the infant and preschool toy division. Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse Cost: $40-45 Manufacturer: Playskool This year’s winner was the Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse. It is a tree house that comes with its own weebles. Providing them an amazing place to play. The weebles can slide down the slide, visit the crow’s nest, or take a ride in the water wheel. As the wheel turns faster the music … Continue reading →

Is Daycare Good For My Baby?

This question is one that many working mothers must ask themselves. Yet current research shows that daycare for infants and toddlers is not as good as being with a parent or other relative. Author of Motherhood: How should we care for our children?, Anne Manne, talks about the dilemma that many women face. If she gives up her job to have a child, “she incurs an opportunity cost — her forfeited income and possible career advancement.” If she places her child in daycare and returns to work then “it’s the baby, according to a growing body of research, who incurs … Continue reading →

A Shopping Guide for Twins (or more) Part 4: Bathing, Changing, & Clothing

Here it is: the last of the baby gear for multiples blog. I hope I have helped you think through your purchases or registry items. As we’ve been discussing, there are lots of things to keep in mind when shopping for multiples aside from the fact that there are two of them! Bathing Anything that the babies will both use like towels, or wash clothes you’ll want to make sure that you have extras. Don’t buy two baby bathtubs. I thought this would go without saying until one day I heard one mom say that she was buying two bathtubs … Continue reading →

Tips for Using a Breast Pump

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Although not every breastfeeding mother uses a breast pump, some do. As you will discover in this article, a simple breast pump has a number of excellent benefits, making life for both mom and dad easier, more convenient. Considering that a newborn will feed about every two to four hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you need all the assistance you can get. When shopping for a breast pump, you will find two primary options – manual and electric. The manual pump is easy to use, which is hand-operated. The electric breast pump plugs into a normal … Continue reading →

Milk Spoils, Babies Do Not!

Who hasn’t heard that well-meaning criticism, “You are spoiling that baby!”. Ok, well *I* have heard it more times than I can count. There is a whole generation of adults who believe that there is a direct correlation between spoiled, demanding bratty children and parental love and affection. I’m not really sure how this got started but I wish it would go away, already! For the last time, let’s lay this myth to rest! Babies are not milk, they can not spoil. Their wants ARE their needs. They have one method of communication – crying. If we don’t answer their … Continue reading →

Teaching Little Ones to Play Together

“Mine!” “It’s Mine!” “Mom!” “Aunt Heather!” One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with was negotiation between two toddlers when my nephew came to visit my daughter. At 14 months apart in age, they were very close and at total opposition at the same time. Sharing is impossible to teach, no matter how vital it is for children to learn. Sharing is impossible to teach when you don’t want to share yourself. For example, when I get mocha at Starbuck’s, I don’t want to share it with anyone. When I get a new book, I know I’m … Continue reading →

Welcoming Baby #2

Welcoming Baby #2 is the first in a series on coping with sibling issues and a new baby. All next week, we’ll be talking about helping you and your children cope with the new arrival and how to avoid favorites and much, much more. Having a second child opens up a whole new chapter in the life of a family. For parents, this means that not only do you have to adapt to having a baby in the house again, you have to get their older sibling ready to handle having baby there too. Your older child will likely have … Continue reading →

Your Child’s Developmental Milestones: A Guide for Parents

The special needs child often falls behind in developmental milestones when compared to the average child. Encouraging your child to achieve these steps through play, therapy, and gentle manipulation can help to bridge the gap. When milestones are far off the mark, a physical therapist or child behavioral specialist can provide assistance and training for parents. The following is a general description of milestones for the average healthy child: 6 Weeks. Your child should recognize your face and smile. 10 Weeks. He should be able to roll over from a sideways position onto his back. 4 – 6 Months. She … Continue reading →